Brazil vs. Honduras Olympic Soccer Quarterfinal: Grades, Reaction and Analysis

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Published: August 4, 2012

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Brazil were not used to trailing at all when they came into the men's quarterfinal match against Honduras.

That quickly changed, as Honduras were the first to score against Brazil. This set the tone for the run of play. While Brazil were able to set in a goal to tie the score going into the half, the damage had been done.

Playing a man down following Wilmer Crisanto's ejection after a second yellow card in the 33rd minute, Honduras opened up the second half with an immediate goal, catching Brazil off-guard. Yet only three minutes later, Brazil answered back with a PK score by Neymar.

Brazil did not secure their first lead until the 60-minute mark, with Leandro Damiao's second goal of the match. To that point, Damiao had two goals and an assist.

While some writers may have wondered if Brazil were the greatest Olympics soccer team ever after their last match against New Zealand, it's become increasingly clear that this team is indeed stoppable.

After winning 3-2, Brazil will go on to face the winner of Great Britain and South Korea on Aug. 7. Their weaknesses have been exposed, though, and Mexico may be considered the new favorite in this tournament.

 

Tweets of the Day

Bleacher Report writer Michael Dulka was the first to catch my attention on Twitter earlier this morning with his comment on Neymar’s "chill" penalty kick.

Neymar's so chill man. Pressure isn't a thing to that dude.

— Michael Dulka (@jrdulka) Aug. 4, 2012  

Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl offered a mood incredibly reflective of the crowd when Brazil were down in the second half.

HONDURAS GOAL--Kansas City's Roger Espinoza puts 10-man Honduras up 2-1 on Brazil with a left-footed blast. Unbelievable.

— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) Aug. 4, 2012  

Upon the two goals within three minutes to open the second half,...
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